Brian Flores dismantled Week 1 pass protections by deploying heavy gap-out pressure fronts that forced quick, low-percentage throws. Across the league, a lack of live preseason contact showed up…
Mike Macdonald’s Seattle defense takes on Drake Maye’s vertical passing attack in Week 1, testing whether split-safety caps and interior B-gap pressure can shut down New England’s downfield shot rate…
An in-depth 2026 AFC West tactical preview that breaks down the division’s scheme evolutions, roster structures, and philosophical adjustments across the AFC West. We examine how Rob Leonard's defense…
In this episode of Let’s Talk Ball!, Cody Alexander and Felix Johnson break down the 2026 AFC South, diving deep into scheme evolution across the Texans, Colts, Jaguars, and Titans. They analyze…
Jesse Minter and Anthony Weaver bring their split-safety tools to Baltimore, while Declan Doyle moves Lamar Jackson under center with wide-zone mechanics. Across the division, Al Golden looks to…
In this AFC East preview, we analyze how new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard is transitioning the Buffalo Bills toward sticky man-match coverages and versatile front structures. We break down the…
A comprehensive NFC West preview breaking down how defensive structures evolve to counter Shanahan and McVay system variations. Explore film-grounded scheme analysis on Raheem Morris's 49ers defense,…
Cody Alexander and Felix Johnson break down the NFC South on this episode of Let’s Talk Ball!, examining front mechanics, scheme shifts, and defensive adjustments across the division. We evaluate how…
We dissect the structural changes and fatal depth flaws defining the toughest division in the NFC. From Drew Petzing’s updated 12-personnel run game in Detroit to the schematic transition toward match…
In this episode, I talk about: * What really goes on during halftime * The Bengals 2nd Half adjustments * Shutting down Mahomes, Kelce, & Hill * Drop 8 & 1-Cross film studyThe film breakdown can be…
